Machine Learning Engineering salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 23, 2026
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Machine Learning Engineering pay in San Francisco is measured from 101 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 51 postings put the middle half between $208,750 and $286,000, with a median of $235,750.
By level here, the medians run mid-level $240,000 and senior $235,750.
Against the 14 other measured markets for machine learning engineering at senior, this sits below 3 of them; San Mateo leads at $250,000.
2 machine learning engineering roles are open in San Francisco right now, 1 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $197,625 – $279,000 | $240,000 | 50 |
| Senior | $208,750 – $286,000 | $235,750 | 51 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
